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A word name that sounds a bit like Atticus, Axel, or Atlas, Access was given to 7 babies in 2023. It has the religious connotation of being able to access faith and of having opportunity to enter into the presence of God, but it also sounds slightly cyber-punk, techno or AI inspired, with its links to accessing data, information, and files, as well as to the database software, Microsoft Access.

An alternative name for the all-powerful Hindu deity Shiva.

An important name in Hinduism, in which Kapila was a sage and creator of the Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy.

Representing early morning sunshine, Arushi is an evocative Hindi choice for a daughter. Indian actress Arushi Sharma is a notable bearer.

A variation of the Arabic name Marjanah, which comes from the word marjaan, meaning "little pearl" or "coral,", though it might also be the Arabic form of Morgana. The name features in Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (from The One Thousand and One Nights) on a clever, quick-witted enslaved girl who is eventually freed from servitude.

Derived from the Sanskrit māṇika, meaning "ruby", Manik is a common boy name in countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

A handsome and fresh multi-cultural form of the more dated English Arnold.

A feminist, literary choice that inevitably conjures writer Virginia.

Lawaia is a Hawaiian occupational name, used occasionally for boys.

A beautiful Dutch variation of the aromatic Rosemary.

A rare Biblical name, perhaps due to its slightly gloomy meaning, Chilion was one of Naomi's two sons, referred to alongside his brother Mahlon (meaning "sickly"), the husband of Ruth. He was married to Oprah.

With the cadence of names like Elodie, Melodie, and Amelie, but with the clunkiness of Irma, Winifred, and Millicent thrown it, Erminnie is a rare and intriguing diminutive of Ermina.

A distinctive yet gentle looking name, Coumba is predominantly used in Senegal. While the exact origins of the name are uncertain, one possible theory is that it borrows from the Latin Columba (or French Colombe) meaning "dove", while another source suggests it is a Fulani name, related to strength.

From the Ancient Greek city of Corinth.

A multi-cultural and unisex choice, Kami could be: a variation of Kameron, Kamden or similar; an Armenian name meaning "wind"; or a Japanese name meaning "divine".

Used predominantly in Kenya but also by Kenyan families around the world, Wagaki is a given name and a surname of Kikuyu origin. It could be a geographical name, with the prefix Wa- meaning "of" and Gaki referring to a traditional region of Kenya, now referred to as Nyeri. Olympic marathon runner, Mary Wagaki is a notable bearer.

Cosy but cool, Archie has been a favorite nickname for boys in the UK since the 2000s. More recently, it re-entered the US Top 1000 after a 30 year absence and saw a big rise after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle chose it for their son in 2019. As a girl name, it has been occasionally used, albeit rarely.

An English surname derived from the Old French taillis, this nature inspired choice could be an alternative to Wallis, Alice, Tallie, or Ellis. Other sources suggest it could derive from the Greek name Thales (TA-LEHS) meaning "to blossom".

Notably borne by musician Xhoana Xheneti — known professionally as Xhoana X — Xhoana is an Albanian form of Joan. It ultimately derives from John, making it one of many international, feminine variations.

In Greek mythology, Hylas was a companion, servant, and/or lover to Heracles, who was kidnapped by water nymphs. There are multiple versions of the myth, some in which Hylas falls in love with the nymphs and others in which he is silenced underwater or turned into an echo.